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How Wellpoint Dewatering Manages Groundwater on Complex Sites

Posted Date 29/11/2024

Groundwater management is a critical element of construction in regions like the UAE, where high water tables and groundwater infiltration are common challenges on large-scale sites. Within these areas, it’s essential to effectively manage water excess for the safety and efficiency of construction operations, and also for meeting project timelines.

Wellpoint dewatering systems are the reliable solution that many construction managers, site engineers, and environmental health and safety managers rely on. In this blog, we’ll explore why wellpoint dewatering is such an important method for managing groundwater on complex construction sites. But first, let’s define it. read more

How Sustainable Dewatering Solutions Reduce Environmental Impact

Posted Date 27/11/2024

Dewatering is a crucial aspect of construction projects in the UAE, especially in areas with high water tables and groundwater infiltration. Managing groundwater and ensuring construction sites stay dry is essential for preventing delays and ensuring worker safety. However, if not managed responsibly, dewatering can have a significant impact on the environment.

Here at Khansaheb Sykes, our sustainable dewatering solutions offer a way to effectively mitigate environmental strain and lessen our impact on local ecosystems, water resources, and the surrounding communities – here’s how. read more

Why Quick Dewatering is Essential for Construction in the UAE

Posted Date 14/11/2024

Construction projects in the UAE often face unique challenges due to the region’s climate, terrain, and high-water tables. As a result, efficient dewatering solutions are critical in preventing delays, ensuring safety, and maintaining the integrity of a construction site.

With groundwater infiltration and high-water tables being common issues in the UAE, the need for timely and effective dewatering cannot be overstated. This blog will uncover why quick dewatering is essential for construction projects in the UAE, focusing on the key reasons why dewatering solutions in Dubai and the UAE here at Khansaheb Sykes are a priority to maintain timelines and ensure worker safety. read more

Proactive response leaves a positive impression on a major customer!

Posted Date 24/03/2023

Few things bring us more joy than hearing positive feedback from satisfied clients. Recently, we had the pleasure of providing dewatering pumps to a customer and major building contractor in Oman, and we are thrilled to say that they were extremely happy with our service.

Advanced pumping and groundwater solutions are our undoubtedly our area of expertise. Upon completion of the dewatering works needed prior to the construction of a desalination plant, our customer kindly took the trouble to comment on the solution provided by Khansaheb Sykes. read more

Assisting infrastructural developments throughout the Middle East

Posted Date 11/02/2022

Khansaheb Sykes has a long history of supporting the construction sector across the United Arab Emirates. We’re very well-known for our unrivalled dewatering expertise in addition to the other services we offer, which include a full range of climate control equipment and pumps for both sale and rent.

Our Abu Dhabi branch was awarded three consecutive projects from a client who is rightly considered a pioneer in the field of construction. A solution was required to remove groundwater across a site spanning more than 8,500 square metres. Each phase was related to an individual block of residential property, with our efforts helping to ensure that construction work could commence. read more

Infrastructural solutions company turns to us for dewatering assistance

Posted Date 25/01/2022

It’s been a very positive start to the year for Khansaheb Sykes, as we joined forces with Al Ansari to undertake the dewatering required for the construction of foundation work ahead of a new processing application being built in Oman.

Our client was uncertain of the best way to approach a potentially complex project, so our engineers went down to have a look.

This assessment allowed us to propose a solution that would overcome some challenging ground conditions, with a significant pump rental agreed. read more

Wellpoint dewatering solution enables laying of storm water pipeline at Khalifa City

Posted Date 13/12/2021

As the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is well-known for the sort of ambitious construction projects you would expect to associate with one of the world’s most rapidly developing cities.

Khansaheb Sykes is heavily steeped in the territory’s many infrastructural schemes and has had a presence in the UAE for all but five years of the country’s official existence.

Our wellpoint dewatering expertise is something we are immensely proud of and has been honed over decades to help customers find the best solution for any groundwater issues. read more

Khansaheb Sykes shows strength in numbers for major dewatering operation

Posted Date 15/10/2021

When a largescale dewatering scheme requires immediate assistance, there are very few pump rental companies in the UAE that can accommodate demand beyond a certain scale.

For Khansaheb Sykes, however, the availability of suitable pumping equipment is never an issue. Having served customers across the Middle East since the 1970s, we have rightly developed a reputation for excellence, precision and reliability.

The efficiency with which we serve our clients has been supported by an expansive, modern rental fleet comprising of pumps designed for just about every use. read more

Longstanding associate of Khansaheb Sykes places substantial order

Posted Date 23/02/2021

If any evidence was needed that our reputation as the region’s leading provider of dewatering pumps carries weight, then look no further than the frequency with which we receive repeat business from satisfied clients.

At Khansaheb Sykes, we are also known for being able to meet the unique demands of our customers by tailoring pumps to include features that are specifically requested.

Only last month, an international engineering and transport company asked us to modify our GP150M units to enhance maneuverability and reduce ground clearance. read more

Government Department buys pumps following recommendation from client

Posted Date 17/07/2020

At Khansaheb Sykes, we are renowned for providing customers with effective dewatering solutions and proposing the right equipment for each individual project.

This expertise has allowed us to work with customers from a broad range of industries including construction, marine, utilities and many more.

Our reputation as industry leaders has allowed us to develop commercial relationships with various major customers, including a prominent government entity that has approved us as their preferred pumps supplier. read more